Ecosystem Building Frameworks
Building inclusive innovation ecosystems that create pathways to wealth and opportunity for underrepresented communities.
Kingonomics — A book by OHUB founder Rodney Sampson outlining 12 principles for transforming business and life, drawing on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Building Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in Communities of Color – Federal Reserve — A Federal Reserve report examining strategies for building inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems in underserved communities.
Your silence is an investment – Startland News — An op-ed by Rodney Sampson challenging leaders to move beyond performative allyship and take substantive action toward racial equity in tech.
Innovation Policy Formation & Public Testimony
Shaping national policy and amplifying underrepresented voices at the highest levels of government and public discourse.
Dr. Rodney Sampson Testimony – U.S. House Committee on Financial Services — Congressional testimony by OHUB’s founder advocating for equitable access to capital and technology for underrepresented communities.
Leveraging Regional Tech Hubs – Brookings Institution — A Brookings event exploring how regional tech hubs can advance economic inclusion and close racial equity gaps across the country.
In Georgia, Politics Moves Past Just Black and White – New York Times — A New York Times feature on how Georgia’s shifting demographics are reshaping the state’s political and civic landscape.
Research & Analysis
Rigorous, evidence-based work documenting the impact of equitable tech ecosystems and the communities they serve.
What Works: Opportunity Hub Fosters Inner City Entrepreneurship – ICIC — An ICIC case study highlighting OHUB’s model for building entrepreneurial ecosystems and economic mobility in Atlanta.
Building Racial Equity in Tech Ecosystems to Spur Local Recovery – Brookings — A Brookings Metro analysis on how investing in racial equity within tech ecosystems drives sustainable local economic growth.
Workforce, Upskilling and Career Opportunities
Removing barriers and creating real pathways into tech careers for talent that has historically been overlooked.
Obstacles to ‘Coding While Black’ – BBC — A BBC investigation into the systemic barriers Black technologists face in the industry and the initiatives working to remove them.
Iron Yard Joins White House Initiative for Minorities in Tech – USA Today — Coverage of OHUB and Iron Yard’s participation in the White House initiative to expand tech career access for underrepresented communities.
What Tech Companies Can Do to Become a Force for Inclusion – Harvard Business Review — An HBR piece outlining concrete steps tech companies can take to build genuinely inclusive workplaces and talent pipelines.
OHUB Launches Cybersecurity Jobs Initiative for Black Women — Coverage of OHUB’s program, tied to the newly passed Cybersecurity Opportunity Act, creating pathways into cybersecurity careers for Black women.
Cities & Municipalities
Partnering with cities and communities across the country to build local ecosystems where diverse founders can thrive.
An Atlanta Organization’s Mission to Bring Racial Equity to the Tech Ecosystem – Brookings — A Brookings profile of OHUB’s community-driven approach to building a more equitable tech ecosystem in Atlanta.
Five Minority-Led Energy Startups Win $275K – GNO Inc. — A spotlight on minority-led startups who won funding through OHUB’s partnership with Greater New Orleans, Inc. to accelerate clean energy innovation.
OHUB’s ‘Unapologetic’ Arrival in KC – Startland News — Coverage of OHUB’s Kansas City expansion, bringing $300K in community investment and a commitment to equitable ecosystem building in the Midwest.
Corporate & Academic Partnerships
Bridging the gap between leading institutions and underrepresented talent through certification, sponsorship, and shared commitment.
Stanford and Duke Join Certification Program – TechCrunch — TechCrunch coverage of Stanford and Duke joining OHUB’s certificate program to bring DEI education to investors and the C-suite.
Mailchimp Challenges Atlanta Corporates – Hypepotamus — A story on Mailchimp and OHUB’s collaboration to sponsor underrepresented students from Atlanta HBCUs to attend SXSW.
Push to Get More African-Americans into Tech Leads to SXSW – USA Today — USA Today coverage of OHUB’s efforts to increase Black representation in tech by bringing underrepresented founders to SXSW.
Capital Formation & Access
Connecting underrepresented entrepreneurs with the capital, networks, and policy support needed to build generational wealth.
JOBS Act at 10 Roundtable – House Financial Services — A Congressional roundtable on a decade of JOBS Act impact, examining how to further expand capital access for underrepresented entrepreneurs.
How Steve Case Aims to Address the Funding Gap for Black Founders – Crunchbase — Coverage of Revolution’s Rise of the Rest initiative and its work alongside OHUB to close the venture funding gap for Black founders.
SSBCI Spotlight – U.S. Treasury — A Treasury spotlight on how states are using the State Small Business Credit Initiative to invest in underserved entrepreneurs and diverse VC fund managers.
NC Venture Capital Program – WRAL TechWire — Coverage of a $50M North Carolina VC program designed to expand investment access for underrepresented founders and communities.
Initiative Flags $90 Million for NC Startups – Biz Journals — A report on NCInvest’s $90M commitment to fund startups across North Carolina with a focus on equitable economic development.
A New Day for Entrepreneurs in Alabama – Biz Journals — Coverage of $98M in new small business funding in Alabama creating fresh pathways for underrepresented entrepreneurs to access capital.
Shark Tank Casting Call in Kansas City – Startland News — A feature on OHUB’s partnership bringing the Shark Tank casting call to KC’s 18th & Vine District, spotlighting underrepresented entrepreneurs.